2 Chronicles 9:30
2 Chronicles 9:30 in Multiple Translations
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
Solomon was king over Israel in Jerusalem for forty years.
Solomon ruled in Jerusalem over all of Israel for forty years.
And Salomon reigned in Ierusalem ouer all Israel fourtie yeeres.
And Solomon reigneth in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years,
Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
Solomon ruled from Jerusalem all of Israel for 40 years.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 9:30
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2 Chronicles 9:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּמְלֹ֨ךְ
שְׁלֹמֹ֧ה
בִֽ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם
עַל
כָּל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
שָׁנָֽה
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֨ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שְׁלֹמֹ֧ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
בִֽ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
שָׁנָֽה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 9:30
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֨ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
שְׁלֹמֹ֧ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
בִֽ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
שָׁנָֽה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 9:30
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Context — The Death of Solomon
28Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.
29As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Records of Nathan the Prophet, in the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the Visions of Iddo the Seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat?
30Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.
31And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 11:42–43 | Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. |
2 Chronicles 9:30 Summary
This verse tells us that Solomon was king over all Israel for 40 years. This was a long time, and it shows that God was with him and blessed him, just like He was with King David, as seen in 1 Kings 2:11. Solomon's long reign was a time of peace and prosperity for Israel, and it reminds us that God is faithful to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:8. As we reflect on Solomon's reign, we can learn about the importance of wise leadership and trusting in God's plan, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Solomon's 40-year reign in Jerusalem?
Solomon's 40-year reign, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 9:30, signifies a period of stability and prosperity for Israel, much like the 40 years the Israelites spent in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-5.
How does Solomon's reign compare to other kings in the Bible?
Solomon's 40-year reign is comparable to the reigns of other notable kings, such as King David, who also reigned for 40 years, as mentioned in 1 Kings 2:11, and King Saul, who reigned for 42 years, as mentioned in Acts 13:21.
What can we learn from the length of Solomon's reign?
The length of Solomon's reign teaches us about God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Psalm 89:28-37, and the importance of wise leadership, as emphasized in Proverbs 8:15-16.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of 2 Chronicles?
This verse serves as a conclusion to Solomon's story in 2 Chronicles, highlighting his long and prosperous reign, before transitioning to the reign of his son Rehoboam, as seen in 2 Chronicles 9:31.
Reflection Questions
- What does Solomon's 40-year reign reveal about God's plan for Israel, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- In what ways can I, like Solomon, use my position and influence to glorify God and lead others to Him?
- How can I balance the desire for wisdom and wealth, as exemplified by Solomon, with the pursuit of a humble and righteous heart, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:4?
- What lessons can be learned from the transition of power from Solomon to Rehoboam, and how can I apply these to my own relationships and leadership roles?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 9:30
[See comments on 1 Kings 11:42]
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:30
(30) And Solomon reigned.—So 1 Kings 11:42, “And the days that Solomon reigned,” etc., as here. Over all Israel—i.e., the undivided nation.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 9:30
30. forty years] The number is perhaps a round number; cp. Judges 3:30; Judges 5:31; Judges 8:28; Judges 13:1.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 9:30
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Rehoboam: If You Will Be Kind by Russell Kelfer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the downfall of a young king who failed to lead with kindness. The sermon is divided into four parts, starting with the end of an era and the |